Tire blowout catapults dump truck into oncoming traffic in jarring dash cam clip

A trucker’s dash cam was rolling as a nearby dump truck’s tire suddenly burst, sending the vehicle careening across the roadway and into oncoming traffic.

The video was captured on May 26 in Burlington, Ontario.

Police say that a dump truck traveling eastbound on the QEW blew a tire, causing the driver to lose control, crash through a barrier, and into the westbound lanes of traffic.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Check out dash cam video of the scary incident below.

Worried about what to do if you have a blowout? Click here for tips from a veteran driver on how to handle it.

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